Job Title: RMTS Program Manager – Waves of Opportunity Program
Reports To: Director of Employment & Corporate Partnerships
Job Summary: This position is a grant-funded role and is contingent upon continued funding availability. The Program Manager will support the Urban League of Hampton Roads’ role in the Regional Maritime Training System Initiative, specifically the Waves of Opportunity Program. This role plays a critical role in managing participant eligibility for support services and tracking approved expenses. The manager will ensure seamless program operations by reviewing participant requests for support services and maintaining compliance with funding requirements.
Schedule: Full-Time; Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM, Some evening and weekend hours required.
Compensation: Compensation is competitive and includes potential for performance-based adjustments.
Location: Urban League of Hampton Roads, 7300 Newport Avenue, Suite 500, Norfolk, VA 23505
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure support services are issued efficiently.
- Conduct weekly audits to ensure funds are being issued on schedule.
- Approve participant eligibility for support services and track approved expenses.
- Manage participant requests for support services and maintain accurate documentation.
- Monitor program performance metrics and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Maintain data tracking and reporting systems to assess wraparound service goals.
- Ensure timely issuance of support services to meet grant wraparound service goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support program success.
Qualifications & Skills
- Goal-driven professional with a results-oriented mindset
- Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze program data and track financial expenditures.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience with Monday.com or similar tracking tools is a plus.
- Experience with financial tracking systems and reporting tools is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing program needs.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Experience working in workforce development, career services, or internship coordination is highly preferred.
- Experience in workforce development or a related field is preferred. However, extensive experience in program management or career services will also be considered.
- Experience in case management, financial tracking, or internship placement is a plus.
- High school diploma or GED required.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds as needed.
The Urban League of Hampton Roads, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.